Night Porter in Maidstone

Night Porter in Maidstone

Maidstone Full-Time No working from home possible
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The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance

When the rest of the world goes to sleep, you are the one running the show, ensuring our guests feel just as looked after at 3 AM as they do at 3 PM. You will be the ultimate twilight host, seamlessly blending security rounds, late night bar service, and warm welcomes for our weary midnight arrivals.

Why Village?

At Village, we do hospitality a little differently. We are all about personality, genuine connections, and creating great experiences for our guests and each other. That is why we back our teams to be themselves, take ownership, learn new skills, and grow their careers. Previous experience is great, but your attitude and energy matter much more to us. If you are friendly, positive, love working with people, and enjoy being part of a busy team, we will give you all the support, training, and opportunities you need. Because it really does take a Village.

How the Village Thrives

We live our culture through four simple commitments:

  • We Can & We Do: We show up to make a genuine difference and do fantastic work everyday, with purpose.

  • We Will: Treat each other with respect and dignity. No ego, no drama. We try our best and look out for each other.

  • We Care: We care about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.

Your Shift: What You’ll Actually Be Doing

As our Night Porter, you are the engine of the shift. We trust you to handle:

  • The Welcome: Checking in late arrivals and seeing off the early birds with a warm, energetic approach, ensuring they feel at home and taking every opportunity to upsell our fantastic facilities.

  • The Protector: Keeping our guests and the building completely secure with thorough overnight safety checks, while confidently managing night audits, cash handling, and the hotel switchboard.

  • The All-Rounder: Being the ultimate hands-on team player by pouring a late night pint in the Pub, preparing room service, cleaning public areas, and setting up meeting rooms so the day team can hit the ground running.

How We Succeed Together

We do not micromanage. It takes a village, so we believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to handle your area and make decisions on the fly. We Empower & Elevate our people. If you want Room to Grow, we provide funded qualifications and internal moves. We constantly Innovate & Progress so we can Inspire Excellence and smash our targets together.

Selling Our Benefits

  • Gym Membership: 2 x complimentary gym memberships at your home hotel.

  • Hotel Stays: Hotel rooms from £20 across 35 hotels.

  • Food & Drink: 50% off food and drink for you and up to 5 guests, plus 75% off Sunday dinner for up to 6 people.

  • Friends & Family: 2 friends or family members get 25% off F&B, even when you are not there.

  • Retail & Lifestyle: Hundreds of brand discounts via the Village app.

  • Support: 24/7 Mental Health support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

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Contact Details:

Village Hotels - Maidstone - Reception / Nights Recruitment Team

How to prepare for a job interview at Village Hotels - Maidstone - Reception / Nights

✨Know the Role Inside Out

Before your interview, make sure you understand what being a Night Porter entails. Familiarise yourself with the responsibilities like supporting check-ins and room service. This will help you demonstrate your knowledge and enthusiasm for the role.

✨Showcase Your Customer Service Skills

Since exceptional customer service is key, prepare examples from your past experiences where you resolved guest issues or provided outstanding service. This will show that you know what great service looks like and can deliver it consistently.

✨Think on Your Feet

During the interview, be ready to discuss scenarios where you had to think quickly and solve problems. Employers love candidates who can handle unexpected situations, so share specific instances where you successfully navigated challenges.

✨Build Rapport with the Interviewer

Establishing a connection with your interviewer can go a long way. Be friendly, engage in small talk, and show genuine interest in the hotel and its culture. This will help you stand out as a personable candidate who fits well within their team.